Title :
Towards a model of the radio refractive index for Southern Africa-current status and future perspectives
Author :
Palmer, A.J. ; Baker, D.C.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Electron. Eng., Pretoria Univ., South Africa
fDate :
6/21/1905 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper reviews the current situation in usage of the radio spectrum. The existing refractive index model is inappropriate for Southern Africa. It is suggested that improved usage, especially for mobile systems, requires a better understanding of the propagation model. Other issues addressed are the role of technology in upgrading spectrum usage, and its rationalisation
Keywords :
radio spectrum management; radiocommunication; radiowave propagation; refractive index; Southern Africa; radio propagation model; radio refractive index; radio spectrum usage; Africa; Bandwidth; Frequency; Gamma rays; Optical waveguides; Polarization; Refractive index; Satellite broadcasting; Satellite communication; X-rays;
Conference_Titel :
Africon, 1999 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Cape Town
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5546-6
DOI :
10.1109/AFRCON.1999.821921
